Job Description
Title:
SDLC Analyst - Transformation, Governance & Automation Position Type:
Right to Hire Location:
Newark, NJ, United States Onsite Flexibility:
2 days a week onsite, the rest remote Overview We're seeking a highly skilled SDLC Analyst to drive enterprise-wide transformation across the software delivery lifecycle. This role focuses on process standardization, governance alignment, and automation —bringing clarity, consistency, and scalability from intake through production release . You'll partner with cross-functional teams across product, engineering, governance, and platform tooling to design repeatable, auditable, and high-performing SDLC processes aligned with enterprise policies and modern delivery practices. What You'll Do 🔹 SDLC Transformation & Process Design Evaluate current SDLC workflows across intake, planning, development, testing, and release Design future-state processes that improve efficiency, predictability, and compliance Define quality gates, approvals, and lifecycle controls Support multiple delivery models: Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall 🔹 Governance & Compliance Alignment Translate governance, risk, and compliance requirements into practical SDLC workflows Partner with Security, Audit, Architecture, and GRC teams Identify process gaps and implement scalable remediation strategies Embed governance directly into workflows, not as an afterthought 🔹 Process Standardization Establish enterprise SDLC standards, artifacts, and workflows Align with Release Management and EPMO frameworks Define exception handling, escalation paths, and risk controls Create clear, auditable documentation for enterprise adoption 🔹 Automation & Tool Enablement Reduce manual effort through workflow automation and tooling integration Translate requirements into automated solutions using Jira, ServiceNow, Planview, and CI/CD tools Ensure traceability, reporting, and audit readiness 🔹 Stakeholder Collaboration Lead workshops and alignment sessions across business and technical teams Support change management, training, and adoption Drive continuous improvement through feedback and performance metrics What You Bring 5+ years experience in SDLC, process improvement, or governance-focused roles Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, SAFe, Hybrid, and Waterfall methodologies Experience aligning delivery processes with governance, risk, and compliance frameworks Hands-on experience with Jira, ServiceNow, Planview, or similar tools Proven ability to design and document scalable processes and workflows Strong communication, facilitation, and analytical skills Nice to Have Experience leading or supporting enterprise SDLC transformation initiatives Background in DevOps, Release Management, or Platform Enablement Experience implementing automated governance controls Familiarity with audit or regulatory environments What Success Looks Like Standardized SDLC processes adopted across teams Governance embedded seamlessly into delivery workflows Reduced manual effort through automation Improved delivery predictability, traceability, and audit readiness 
